This was the cutest coffee shop! I happened to be in the area and was in need of some caffeine to…read moreget me through the day. My friend and I came about an hour before they were closing and thankfully there was plenty of seating! I ordered the salted maple latte with oat milk, but the rose vanilla sounded equally enticing! The customer service was upbeat and friendly. Our drinks were made promptly without sacrificing the quality. I loved how well balanced the drink was and the maple flavor really came through! It also wasn't overly salted and had just the right amount of sweetness. It was rich, indulgent and creamy. It had the perfect amount of caffeine to leave me feeling energized without the jitteriness. My friend ordered a tea and pastry and raved about hers. The seating was pretty comfortable and the ambiance was great. I liked how it wasn't too noisy, so we were able to hear one another easily. The cafe is nice and bright with gorgeous paintings on the wall and motivating quotes written beside them. They have a small shared lot that can be pretty tight to get in and out of, especially when there's large vehicles parked there. Thankfully, since it was the end of the day and most of the other businesses were closed, I was able to get in and out easily, with plenty of spots available! I will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area and in need of a tasty caffeinated beverage!

The staff was friendly, but the coffee was pretty underwhelming. I got an iced coffee, but it…read moretasted more like milk than coffee. I could barely taste the coffee itself. Honestly, it was the kind of drink I could easily make at home. It's nice to have a coffee shop in the area since there aren't many options nearby, but I'll probably keep driving to Pasadena when I want a really good cup of coffee.

Banana matcha. Strawberry rain matcha. Idk. Best matcha. Best matchachacha! This place makes me so…read morehappy. I dream about it. Don't forget to go to blue rooster art store to pet the cat after! :)

Danbi was an okay experience, just your typical cafe with your normal students & casual meetings in…read morethe background. I had the einspanner w/oatmilk! First sip I did taste the strong espresso; however after mixing it was pretty smooth and tasty. Throughout the afternoon I felt the caffeine level decreasing. So adequate for a short pick me up, not recommended to get you through the rest of your day. Cafe was cute & aesthetic, parking is available on the side of the streets and in the back!

I had such a great experience at Modu Cafe today…read more I ordered an iced latte and a matcha latte, and both were excellent. The coffee was smooth, and the matcha had a rich, balanced flavor without being overly sweet. What really stood out to me, though, was the bakery. The pastry display was absolutely beautiful--it felt more like an art exhibition with a subtle Japanese aesthetic than a typical bakery. I tried the Milk Cream Bun and the Miso Cinnamon Roll. The Milk Cream Bun was light and perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of sweetness. The Miso Cinnamon Roll completely surprised me. I was curious how miso would work in a cinnamon roll, but it didn't taste noticeably like miso. Instead, it added a subtle savory umami that elevated the sweetness of the cinnamon roll beautifully. It was unlike anything I've had before. This place left such a great impression that I already want to come back and try the rest of the pastries. Highly recommended!

We arrived at Modu Cafe around 2:30 pm on a weekday and it was surprisingly packed. There weren't…read moreany open seats when we arrived, although a few were being taken up by people's bags. From waiting in line to receiving our drinks, the whole process took a little under 10 minutes. Parking is street parking only, but it's pretty easy. There are plenty of marked spaces nearby, and the streets are wide, so getting in and out of the spots isn't difficult. We ordered a Matcha Latte and Hojicha Latte with cream tops, which cost extra to add and brought each drink to around $8. Visually, they looked really promising, and from what I could see, everything was being hand whisked. Unfortunately, the drinks missed the mark for me. The matcha was smooth and not overly sweet, but it leaned more grassy, while I personally prefer matcha with nuttier notes. That part really just comes down to preference. The hojicha was more disappointing. It was still a little powdery, which was distracting, and I found it quite sweet. I was told it was lightly sweetened with agave, but the sweetness seemed to overpower some of the hojicha flavor. The hojicha itself seemed like it had a good flavor underneath, but everything together just didn't work for me. The cafe has a nice atmosphere and a pretty expansive menu, so it's possible I would've had a different experience with other items. However, considering how busy it was in the middle of a weekday, I'm not sure I'd recommend it as a reliable work or study spot. The staff was fine, but nothing particularly stood out about the service either. Overall, I've had much better matcha and hojicha elsewhere, especially at this price point. Modu Cafe unfortunately wasn't for me, and I'm not sure I'd come back specifically to give it another try.

Ever since I moved to LA 5 years ago, I've loved Kumquat. I live about 25/30 minutes away, and on…read moremy days off I will swing by to grab a coffee or a matcha from this beautiful little place. Kumquat lives off of York Blvd - a street with many families, creatives, and small businesses live. The environment is always wholesome. Their staff are always friendly, and as an experienced barista myself, I can see that their team are also very talented, well trained and very good at quality control. Their espresso is so balanced and sits perfectly center on your palette. Their matcha and hojicha is rich and velvety and seemingly a higher grade product. They work with many roasters, and sell a lot of their beans on their shelves. They also sell a lot of coffee and tea tools. I love everything about coming to Kumquat. Don't skip on their other locations (Loquat and newfound Quat). I'll forever stan this business

Met a friend here for a late morning coffee…read more Parked a block and a half away, nice day, so an OK stroll, just watch the uneven pavement since it is L.A. and our streets and sidewalks not so maintained. There wasn't a line, but all the tables outside were full. The shop was well appointed, but the inside seating bar area was roped off. Staff was friendly, and accommodated my request for the Tennessee, not too sweet. It had a nice subtle caramel flavor. It's an iced latte sweetened with Sorghum syrup (like molasses) and smoke salt. I think it was $6.25 They do not accept cash! And it's tip when you order... Which I did, but isn't the price factoring in the making of the item? I've become confused ‍ over what is tip worthy when it's just placing it on the counter for me to pick up. My friend ordered the Affogato as she was in the mood for ice cream! Fun part of being an adult is having ice cream for brunch but labeling it coffee! I am curious about the $34 coffee beans, I don't know if they do regular brews featuring the fancy coffee, I would definitely want to try before I buy. We strolled over to the little park on the corner and had a chat in the shade. Something that just wasn't an option in the Old HLP !

The coffee and food here are great, some of the best I've had in SoCal. The ambience and atmosphere…read moreare really warm and cozy, with beautiful decor and lighting. The problem with this place falls on most of the staff. I don't think I've ever walked away from completing a transaction without feeling put off. Especially when I've gotten in line and the person on register is hanging out with someone and has to step away to assist. Genuinely it feels like you're an inconvenience for wanting to support this business, based on the short almost annoyed responses you get from asking questions or saying you need a moment to look at the menu. I still come in because I was disappointed when the old location closed and like I said I love the drinks here, but the service unfortunately makes even the sweetest iced coffee taste bitter.

My friend chose this spot to catch up and work a bit too. Parking could be an issue, but there are…read moreplenty of residential street parking if you are okay with walking, which is what I did. It gives a classic bar vibe and you order first before sitting. I ordered the choconut latte iced with a brown sugar pop tart. The choconut latte was great and went well with the fluffy and brown sugar pop tart. It was a nice afternoon pick me up. My friend got a cortado. They brought it to us which was also nice. There is plenty of seating with outlets as well. It is not too loud and I even got some work done too. I definitely want to come back and try more items as well as work from here too.

Loved visiting Creatures Plants & Coffee! As both a plant & coffee lover, made an intentional trip…read moreto come here for the 1st time to see what it's like. Such a good concept this place is! I came during a major heat wave in LA. Not a good idea but I was very eager to come & see & I didn't want to wait. Explored the pretty large nursery of various plants first. Prices were reasonable, plants were healthy, the shopping experience was fun & different. I claimed some plants in my head to go back to purchase after coffee. Went inside the very well air conditioned cafe. it was animated inside, inviting, and smelled good As coffee always does. It was small but did have some seating ( I believe 2 tall tables with tall chairs to go with). So excited to find that as part of their plant nursery there is a very large greenhouse w/ several table & chair setups. Large ceiling fans as well. More plants to view &/or purchase. That's where I settled down to drink my coffee! (Was very surprised to see many others however out in the high heat looking comfortable and unbothered!) There's table & chair seating throughout. Coffee was good! They had a good selection. I got an Americano. They have alternative milks as well. Next time I will ask for my coffee extra hot. After coffee, went to make the purchase of the plants I picked. Was thinking I'd need to go back into the cafe to pay but what a surprise! By accident, I found even more...a cute little store full of fun and interesting plant related goodies! planters, books, clothing, and all kind of things. Many things can be given to another plant lover as a gift. The very friendly cashier was present to assist if needed and ring up my planties. We had a great conversation and I got great advice on how to take care of the plants I purchased. What an enjoyable experience everything was. Will definitely be back.

I was in the area to get waxed (don't ask lol) and I was early for my appointment so I stopped in…read morethis place to get some java. I thought the name Creature was kinda cool because it reminds me of Halloween. No creatures or mummies or anything scary in this place, just delicious coffee and pastries. There was a hot guy there too. Not an employee, just a guy hanging out getting coffee. I drank my coffee at one of their tables outside in the yard area thing they have. There were a bunch of plants and stuff out there too, it was cool. I thought it would be cute if I hid behind a plant and acted like I was spying on the cute guy, so I got up to do that and as soon as I did someone took my seat. Actually it was several people who took my seat and the whole table I was sitting at. They were like "ooh that table is open, let's sit there!" but I wanted to save my seat because I was just going to hide behind a plant to joke spy on the stud to try and flirt with him. Anyway, I was so mad I was glaring at the people who stole my table, then when I looked back at the hunk he was gone! I guess he left while I was glaring at the table thieves. The coffee was great and the place is cool. I will definitely go back there next time I'm in the neighborhood to get waxed.

Wonderful place for great sandwiches and salads. Coffee lattes are excellent...Shaun is a principal…read morein this family botuque restaurant...very special and our go to place for lite lunch or getting a latte to hang out

My friend brought me baguettes, croissants, English muffins, pastries, marble cake, banana nut…read morebread, etc. She had brought me another box of goodies last week & I didn't know which location it was from so I wrote a review on Montrose location. Since she brought me another box but I forgot to sk which location - & don't want to bother her with asking that - so decided to write a review on La Canada location. My friend's husband said their baguettes are his favorite so I'm excited to try them. The marble cake looks like it will go well with coffee. The pastries are flaky & sweet without being overly sweet. They bake fresh daily so evertyhing was soft to touch & you can smell the freshness of their breads. So excited to try another batch of baked goods from Gio's!

When I first came here I was nervous that it would be kind of cooperate? Being a star's coffee…read moreshop, and the reputation for celebrities to kind of just slap their name on a low quality product and move on... but this place surpassed my expectations in a lovely way! The staff felt like one of a small local joint, and the baristas were so so kind to my daughter. There was also local art plastered all over the walls and it really set the vibe. I ordered the Banana Terracotta latte and it was divine. My daughter got a latte with honey (I don't think it was on the menu? I don't recall, but they did it to her requests anyways) and they were so sweet and adjusted it just to her liking. They also entertained her conversations which made her day. Another big bonus of this place is they are also dog friendly! They have a large back patio of artificial grass. I was nervous she might pee on it, but she did not. It was so cozy in the back and I'd love to go back again soon. It seems like such a nice place to read, collect my thoughts, or work on my computer. I unfortunately live about an hour away, so I'm not sure when my next visit will be, but I took my dad for Father's Day and he said he would love to go again. It was terrific.

Loved our visit to Kavat Coffee. This place has a great vibe. The staff was super friendly and…read morehelpful from the moment we walked in. I tried the rose latte and a classic Armenian coffee.. both were excellent. The rose latte wasn't overly sweet and had a really nice flavor, and the Armenian coffee was bold and smooth, exactly what you'd hope for from their organic, sustainably sourced beans. Next time we're going to try the banana terracotta latte everyone talks about. Chill spot to hang out, work, or just enjoy a good cup, and the fact that it's tied to Serj Tankian and celebrates Armenian coffee culture makes it even more special. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in Eagle Rock. Definitely coming back.

What a charming and quaint coffee shop this Republic Coffee is. With indoor and patio seating... so…read morelovely. Both inside and outside were super clean along with their restrooms. The minute I walked in, the aroma of the coffee and baked goods just organically welcomed me IN! Walked in this morning at 10:15AM, and was greeted by Stephanie. All the people behind the counter were genuinely super nice and friendly, and I am going to leave it at that. Some places can be pretentious and I don't like that. I didn't get that vibe here. Loved it. They have many different options of baked goods, hot and cold beverages, salads, sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and more.They also serve wine. Very unique and interesting. Some coffee shops do serve wine. Love wine, but not in the mornings/afternoons:-)). So, she took my order and got everything right. I ordered an Avocado Toast, 2 Blueberry Muffins, and for my drink, got an Ube Latte. Everything tasted above and beyond fresh and delicious. My Ube Latte was made to PERFECTION! Don't know much about their parking situation, but I found street parking right in the front. They also do delivery, and 3rd party orders. My first time, but definitely not the last. Was so pleased with their hospitality. If I didn't happen to be in the area, I probably would have missed this beautiful gem. Glad I saw it and walked in. They have some nice decor inside but I decided to sit on their lovely patio. Thank you everyone, and keep up the good work!

Ordered UberEats since this used to be one of my favorite spots to order from but I haven't ordered…read morefrom them in several years so thought I'd give it a try! Got the Chicken Pesto Panini ($18) and it was pretty good. It was slightly too oily but the ingredients tasted very fresh. The chicken was a little dry and would have been better if it was more moist but not a big deal. Really enjoyed how the panini was packed with flavor and tasted delicious! The Matcha Latte ($7) was so disappointing. I requested it with less ice and less sweet so I got it 80% full. It literally tasted like milk and I couldn't taste any matcha at all unfortunately. They used to use very high quality matcha but the matcha used now is completely different. I was really looking forward to enjoying the matcha latte because it used to be one of my favorites but this was most likely the worst matcha latte I've had. Overall, the panini was good but the matcha wasn't good at all so I will definitely not get the matcha again!

Ever since I had Stumptown coffee in Portland, Oregon 7 years ago, I had wished this coffee chain…read morewould open a shop near me. My wish came true a couple of years ago, and I finally got a chance to visit this location in Pasadena. The inside is modern with two large tables that can seat four and three small tables for 2. There is also seating outside and a parking lot in the back. I got the iced oatmilk latte and it was delicious. They don't charge extra for non-diary milk which I greatly appreciate! There is free WI-FI. The coffee was good but I do wish they had more food and pastry options: like pistachio croissant or coffee cake, bagels and a few breakfast items. The almond croissant I got was just ok.

I always appreciate a good coffee shop that also has an excellent selection of iced teas. I came…read morehere to work on a hot summer afternoon and was very happy with the hibiscus iced tea and apple pastry. They were refreshing and absolutely delectable. Service was extremely friendly and the vibes were cozy. I just wish they had more indoor seating as the person behind me in line wound up nabbing the last table. I wound up sitting outside, but the refreshing iced tea made it all bearable.